5.56mm

The world of firearms is filled with fascinating complexities, and one of the most frequently asked questions surrounding a common cartridge like the 5.56x45mm NATO round is: How far does a 5.56 bullet travel? The answer, as with many things in ballistics, is nuanced. While it’s easy to offer a simple number, a deeper understanding … Read more

Grasping the Cartridge’s Fundamentals The Origins The 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge didn’t appear overnight. Its origins can be traced back to the quest for a more compact, lightweight, and effective intermediate cartridge for military use, particularly within the United States. This pursuit led to the development of the .223 Remington round, which eventually evolved into the … Read more